I was saddened today to read of the passing of an amazing woman. Pamela Barlow Brooks was an amazing influence on me in the early days of my creativity. I met her during the course of my second ever job in a local art store. I must say that, in my memories of her, she did live her life "full on".
BROOKS, Pamela Barlow December 5th, 1943 August 8th, 2008 Pamela passed peacefully surrounded by her family and friends after a 9 year journey with cancer. Pamela lived her life full-on; she began her journey in Northern England, then continued as a young immigrant bride with child in Ontario, then back to the land on a farm in Cape Breton, then to being an urbanite in Victoria where she was immersed in the Art scene and eventually to Pender Island. Pamela leaves her son Michael and his partner Wade in Ladner, her husband Wayne, three brothers in England and numerous friends, colleagues and peers whose life she influenced. A student of life her final approach was to see life as a journey and as she said in recent months she felt it is important to "Love it All ".
Pamela graces my heart and mind often due to her inspirational zest for life. She was truly and amazing woman and I was lucky ot have had her touch my life.
I'd like to offer my condolences to her family and especially her son whom I haven't seen for many, many years. As I am unable to attend her celebration of life, I instead offer this post as a tiny acknowledgement of the profound impact that she had on me. Love it all!
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Hi folks. In doing a bit more reading, I have noted that Pamela had a parting wish. I'd like to share it with you because it is such a beautiful intention:
"One of her parting wishes in her memory is to buy a live crab from your local supermarket and set it free in the ocean."
lola, That's a nice parting wish. How did you meet her again? What type of art store?
I'm sorry that I didn't return your call... I have been busy with a friend visiting from Japan. And, of course he told me of his visit on that day...
Mao, I met her long, long ago before I even thought of going to Japan.
She was a really cool woman!
Hello Lola,
This is Michael, Pamela's son. I just happened to come across this site by accident.
Thank you for your kind wishes to myself and the family. She was an amazing woman that inspired many and I am pleased that you were you were touched by knowing her.
She will never be forgotten and she leaves behind her a legacy in her artwork.
Michael
Michael. I don't often check this blog these days and was touched that you dropped by and left a comment. I'm sure that you may not remember me but I knew you when you lived in Victoria where I worked at a local artist supply store on Fort Street. It's been many years since we last saw each other... I would very much appreciate if you could drop me an email at cantstandspam2004@yahoo.com. It would be nice to hear from you again!
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